| 49.07 ~ 1042 ~ Acleris rhombana ~ Rhomboid Tortrix | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout England and Wales and the lowland areas of Scotland, more scarce in other areas of Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status Fairly well distributed across the county. Wingspan : M & F, 13-19mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Scrubby downland and hedgerows. Foodplant Various trees and shrubs. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on branches or bark. Larva first feeds on the buds and later spins leaves and flowerheads together and feeds within. Pupates between spun leaves or in larval habitation. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 26th Sept 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by SOS, 7th Oct 2013, Guilsfield |
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